US overdose death rates involving cocaine and psychostimulants increased from 2016 to 2017
U.S. drug overdose deaths involving cocaine and stimulants increased in recent years
An observational study of the US population found that drug overdose death rates involving cocaine and psychostimulants with abuse potential…
Death rates from cocaine and stimulant overdoses rose across the U.S. from 2016 to 2017, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds.
CDC surveillance monitors early identification of autism spectrum disorder in 4-year-old children.
CDC monitors early autism identification in 4-year-old children across six U.S. sites
A CDC surveillance summary from the Early Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network reports on early identification of ASD am…
The CDC is tracking how early autism is identified in 4-year-olds across six U.S. sites to help public health professionals plan better supp…
Observational Report Compares Mental Distress in US Adults With and Without Disabilities
Report compares mental distress levels between U.S. adults with and without disabilities
An observational report compared mental distress among US adults with and without disabilities. The analysis described a comparison between …
A new report compares mental distress levels between U.S. adults with and without disabilities, highlighting a gap in current data that need…
Survey reports on mental health treatment rates among US adults in past year
How many American adults got mental health treatment last year?
A US survey examined the percentage of adults who received any mental health treatment in the past 12 months. The specific findings and samp…
A recent survey asks U.S. adults if they received mental health treatment like therapy or medication in the past 12 months, but the final nu…
Field investigation reports mental and physical health symptoms after chemical fire exposure in Illinois residents
What happens to a community's health after a chemical fire?
An observational field investigation assessed mental and physical health symptoms among residents of Winnebago County, Illinois, following c…
Residents in Winnebago County reported mental and physical health issues a year after a chemical fire, though the report notes it cannot con…
Report describes anemia prevalence among pregnant women participating in WIC program
Report describes anemia rates among pregnant women in WIC nutrition program
An observational report describes anemia prevalence among pregnant women enrolled in the WIC program in the United States. No specific preva…
A new report describes anemia rates among pregnant women in the WIC nutrition program, but offers no specific numbers or comparisons to othe…
Observational study describes age-adjusted suicide rates in the US by urbanization and sex
How do suicide rates differ between cities and rural areas?
An observational study described age-adjusted suicide rates in the United States population, stratified by urbanization level and sex. No sp…
Suicide rates in the United States differ by whether a community is urban or rural, and between men and women, according to a new analysis o…
Case report describes thrombocytopenia in two siblings after elemental mercury vapor exposure
Two siblings developed low platelet counts after exposure to mercury vapor
A case report describes two siblings who developed thrombocytopenia following elemental mercury vapor exposure. This association cannot esta…
Two siblings developed low platelet counts after breathing mercury vapor, adding a blood-related risk to known mercury dangers.
Survey compares self-reported well-being and working conditions across US worker groups
Survey compares well-being and working conditions across different worker groups
A US observational survey report compared self-reported well-being and working conditions among health workers, other essential workers, and…
A new report compares how health workers, essential workers, and others felt about their jobs and well-being in 2018 versus 2022.
Firearm suicide rates increased in US population from 2019 through 2022
Firearm suicide rates increased in the United States from 2019 through 2022
An observational report of US population data from 2019 through 2022 found increases in firearm suicide rates. The analysis did not examine …
Firearm suicide rates in the United States increased from 2019 through 2022, highlighting a growing public health concern that requires more…
Observational report examines loneliness prevalence among U.S. adults
How many U.S. adults feel lonely? A new report looks at the numbers.
An observational report describes the prevalence of loneliness in U.S. adults. No specific prevalence data, effect sizes, or comparative ana…
A new report puts a spotlight on loneliness as a widespread public health concern affecting many U.S. adults.
U.S. suicide rates from 2018-2023 show differences by race, ethnicity, and age
Who is most at risk for suicide? New report reveals differences by age and race.
An observational report of U.S. population suicide rates from 2018-2023 found differences by race, ethnicity, and age group. No effect sizes…
A new report shows suicide rates in America vary by age and race, proving the risk isn't spread evenly across the population.